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Shell, 155 mm, Illuminating DM 106
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
Shell, 155 mm, Illuminating DM 106
Armament This projectile can be fired from the following self-propelled 155 mm howitzers: TAMSE VCA 155; PzH 2000 ; Rheinmetall M109A3G and M44T ; Soltam Slammer; Otobreda Palmaria and M109L ; K9 Thunder ( South Korea ); AS90 and Braveheart ; M284 Cannon for M109A5 and M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers; XM2001/XM2002 Crusader AFAS. This projectile can be fired from the following towed 155 mm howitzers: FH-70 and FH-70 R; GH N-45 ; CITEFA CALA 30/2; Patria Vammas 155 GH 52 Howitzer; Soltam M-46; Otobreda 155 mm 155/39 TM; RDM 155 mm M139 and M114/39 ; SANTA BARBARA 155 mm SB 155/39 and 155/52 APU SBT-1 Howitzers, M114 155/45 and M114/39 ; Bofors FH-77B ; M199 Cannon for M198 Towed Howitzer; XM777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer. Development The 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 projectile is one of the three 155 mm projectiles developed as a result of the tripartite agreement entered into by Germany, Italy and the UK, to develop the 155 mm FH-70 Towed Howitzer and its associated ammunition. The 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 projectile is a Rheinmetall W & M GmbH (now Rheinmetall DeTec) development while the illuminating body was developed by the Italian Simmel SpA, now Simmel Difesa SpA. Description The 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 is a separate loading, base ejection carrier shell with a high-grade forged steel body. Normally fitted with a nose-mounted mechanical time fuze, the 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 uses the same carrier shell and booster as the 155 mm Smoke DM 105 (see separate entry). The interior, however, is occupied by a steel case containing an illuminating unit, the main parachute and a secondary spin retarder, all maintained in position by a base cover secured by six shear pins; the base cover also contains a drag parachute. A primary spin retarder is fitted to the dome-shaped top of the steel case along with an ignition chain unit. In operation, the nose-mounted time fuze functions, ideally at a height of approximately 600 m above ground level, and lights the booster which, in turn, lights the ignition chain unit. The ignition chain consists of a 90 g primary charge of black powder plus a 16 g secondary black powder charge. The 90 g primary charge creates an internal pressure which causes the six slotted pins in the recessed base to shear, allowing the shell's contents to eject. The drag parachute immediately deploys along with the four fins of the primary spin retarder which flip out under centrifugal forces. This reduces the spin rate of the steel case containing the illuminating body and main parachute. The second stage of deployment then commences approximately 3.5 seconds later when a delay composition ignites the 16 g secondary black powder charge. The pressure forces off the base cover once the six shear pins rupture and the main parachute is then free to deploy, along with the secondary spin retarder. Both combine to stabilise the illuminating body which is ignited by flash from the secondary charge. The illuminating body descends at a rate of less than 5 m/s and provides a non-flickering light intensity of not less than 1.8 Mcd over a diameter of 800 m. Minimum illuminant burn time is 60 seconds. The charge system used with the tripartite family of 155 mm ammunition is known colloquially as the `three cartridge' system. As its name implies the system is made up of three cartridges, the first two with a base charge and a number of increments. Cartridge 3 (Charge 8) is a unitary charge. Cartridge 1, the Charge Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 2, L2A1 consists of the Charge 1 and Charge Propellant Increment 2 combined to form Charge 2. The two weigh 1.21 kg and use SC/202 propellant. They are stitched together and should not be separated. Charge 1 L1A1 consists of a salmon pink cloth bag, containing 783 g of propellant SC/Z008 with an Igniter L19A1 containing 67 g of NC/200 and 18 g of G20 gunpowder stitched to its base. The forward part of the bag is recessed to contain the Charge Propellant Increment 2, a white cloth bag containing 311 g of propellant SC/Z008. Cartridge 2, the Charge Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer Charge 7, L8A1 is made up from Charge 3 L4A1 and Charge Propellant Increments 4 to 7. Total weight is 7.55 kg. The Charge Propelling 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 3, L4A1 consists of a smoke grey cloth bag containing 1.39 kg of NO25 propellant divided into two equal bundles. The charge bag is stitched into a combustible sleeve which in turn is secured in a smoke grey main charge bag. The sleeve and main charge bag are large enough to receive the propellant increments 4 to 7 which, when assembled with Charge 3, form the Charge 7 L8A1. Fitted on the base of the main charge bag is the Igniter L20A1, containing 80 g of propellant NC/200 and 18 g of G20 gunpowder. The mouth of the main charge bag is fitted with a Velcro loop and hook. The Charge Propellant Increment 4 consists of an orange cloth bag containing 529 g of NO25 propellant. The Charge Propellant Increment 5 consists of a grass green cloth bag containing 1.56 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant together with a flash inhibitor pack. This pack contains 125 g of potassium sulphate powder and is positioned in the centre of the propellant. Wrapped and secured around the front end of the propellant is 17 g of lead foil. The Charge Propellant Increment 6 consists of a dark violet cloth bag containing 2.42 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant divided into two equal bundles, each of which has lead foil strip wrapped and secured around its front end. The Charge Propellant Increment 7 consists of a beige cloth bag containing 1.49 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant divided into three equal bundles, each of which has lead foil wrapped and secured around its front end. Cartridge 3 is the Charge, Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 8, L10A1 . This consists of a brown combustible main case and a pink combustible end cap. The end cap contains an Igniter, Propelling, Charge L23A1 mounted on a perforated disc. The propellant charge bundle consists of 12.48 kg of NS 54.14 propellant sticks tied in five places using polyester/cotton thread and incorporating lead foil positioned under the top layer of sticks. All charges are ignited by the Primer Percussion DM 191A1 which contains a primary charge of 1.25 g of nitrocellulose S536. When fired from the 155 mm FH-70 Towed Howitzer using the three cartridge system the 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 can reach the following ranges: Charge 2 - range 3,900 to 5,900 m Charge 3 - range 4,800 to 7,500 m Charge 4 - range 6,200 to 9,500 m Charge 5 - range 8,500 to 12,500 m Charge 6 - range 11,200 to 16,800 m Charge 7 - range 14,200 to 20,900 m Charge 8 - range 17,000 to 24,700 m. When fired from the 155 mm FH-70 Towed Howitzer the 155 mm Illuminating DM 106 has a maximum muzzle velocity of 827 m/s. It is anticipated that future 155 mm propellant charge systems will involve Modular Charge Systems (MCS). Germany has already adopted the Rheinmetall DeTec Modular Propelling Charge System (MPCS) DM 72, as have Norway and Malaysia . The United Kingdom has adopted the South African SOMCHEM M90 Bi-Modular Charge System. Authorised fuzes MT L92A2 Equivalent projectiles ITALY ITALY Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA Type: 155 mm Illuminating DM 106A1 Description: Standard specifications Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA Type: 155 mm Illuminating P4 Description: Similar to 155 mm Illuminating DM 106Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
Rheinmetall DM 642 155 mm cargo shell
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
Rheinmetall DM 642 155 mm cargo shell
Armament This projectile can be fired from the following 155 mm self-propelled howitzers: TAMSE VCA 155; PzH 2000 ; Rheinmetall M109A3G and M44T ; Soltam Slammer; Otobreda Palmaria and M109L ; K9 Thunder ( South Korea ); AS90 and Braveheart ; M284 Cannon for M109A5 and M109A6 Paladin self-propelled howitzers; XM2001/XM2002 Crusader AFAS. This projectile can be fired from the following towed 155 mm howitzers: FH-70 and FH-70 R; GH N-45 ; CITEFA CALA 30/2; Patria Vammas 155 GH 52 Howitzer; Soltam M-46; Otobreda 155 mm 155/39 TM; RDM 155 mm M139 and M114/39 ; SANTA BARBARA 155 mm SB 155/39 and 155/52 APU SBT-1 Howitzers, M114 155/45 and M114/39 ; Bofors FH-77B ; M199 Cannon for M198 Towed Howitzer; XM777 Lightweight Towed Howitzer. Development The DM 642 (RB 63) 155 mm cargo shell was originally a Rheinmetall development, with some funding from the German Ministry of Defence, to produce a cargo projectile with a longer range than the 155 mm DPICM M483A1. The first test rounds were fired during 1983. The 155 mm DM 642 became a joint development with Simmel Difesa SpA (formerly BPD Difesa e Spazio) of Italy, which also marketed the DM 642. 155 mm RB 63 projectiles produced by Simmel have been known as the 155 mm IM 303 BCR, or simply BCR (Bomblets Cargo Round). Earlier versions of the DM 642 varied by having several forms of expulsion units or bomblets without a self-destruct capability. The first type was the DM 602, followed by the essentially similar DM 612 and then the DM 632 which introduced DM 1383 self-destruct bomblets. An essentially similar enhanced range projectile, the Rheinmetall 155 mm Rh 49, was developed in tandem with the RB 63 (DM 642) and involves a low-drag body combined with a Base Bleed (BB) unit ballistically matched to the US 155 mm DPICM M864 producing a maximum range of around 30,000 m; the number of DM 1383 bomblets carried is reduced to 49. Weight, unfuzed, is 46.13 kg; maximum range is 28,500 m. This extended range version is known as the DM 652. In June 1996, it was announced that Israel Military Industries Limited ( IMI ) and Rheinmetall Industrie AG (now Rheinmetall DeTec) of Ratingen, Germany, had entered into agreement concerning future co-operation in the field of artillery bomblet ammunition, including the IMI M85 dual-purpose bomblet which has a self-destruct mechanism. Both companies will combine their expertise in the development of future bomblet artillery projectiles in 155 mm calibre. Rheinmetall will also procure 155 mm projectile payloads from IMI and integrate them into its own artillery projectiles. One result of the latter agreement was the late 1996 award to Rheinmetall Industrie GmbH (now Rheinmetall DeTec) of a contract from Norway to supply an unspecified number of Base Bleed (BB) cargo rounds carrying IMI M85 dual-purpose bomblets with self-destruct mechanisms. The projectile involved is the DM 662, a development of the DM 652 configured to accommodate 49 IMI M85 bomblets. Description The 155 mm DM 642 is a separate loading base ejection carrier projectile, using a high-grade steel carrier shell (known as the DM 1396) with the cavity filled by a total of 63 DM 1383 (RH II) dual-purpose (anti-personnel/anti-armour) bomblets. An expulsion charge is located under the nose fuze well and within the streamlined ogive, while the recessed aluminium base is secured in position by shear pins. A wide copper drive band encircles the body close to the boat tailed base section. The projectile is supplied with a lifting plug. After firing the nose-mounted MTSQ DM 163 or M577 fuze will function at the selected time, ideally about 300 to 500 m above the target area. The fuze functioning ignites, via a small booster charge, the expulsion charge which creates an expansion of gases within the ogive. This pressure is transmitted downwards to the aluminium baseplate until the shear pins rupture and the baseplate falls away. The contents of the bomblet are then expelled through the base and scattered over the target area by centrifugal forces created by the spin of the carrier shell. The 155 mm DM 642 carries 63 DM 1383 bomblets arranged in a central stack of nine bomblets surrounded by a further six nine-bomblet stacks. Each DM 1383 bomblet has a steel body containing a small shaped charge and a sensitive impact fuze. The bomblets are intended to detonate on impact but if for any reason this fails to happen a self-destruct fuze will function after about 15 seconds. If both fuzes fail the bomblet fuze has a back-up safety. As they detonate, the DM 1383 bomblets create an optimum number of anti-personnel fragments and an anti-armour effect. To improve the effectiveness of the shaped charge jet the bomblets are provided with an aerodynamic brake which greatly reduces spin before impact. A nylon ribbon attached to the arming screw on the fuze is used to arm the fuze after expulsion from the projectile and also stabilises the bomblet during flight. The DM 1383 bomblet is heavier and larger than the M42/M46 bomblet used with the 155 mm DPICM M483A1 and distributes a greater number of effective fragments with increased energy. The DM 1383 bomblet weighs 290 g and has a diameter of 42 mm; length is 95 mm. The charge system used with the tripartite family of 155 mm ammunition and the RB 63 (DM 642) is known colloquially as the `three cartridge' system. As its name implies the system is made up of three cartridges, the first two with a base charge and a number of increments. Cartridge 3 (Charge 8) is a unitary charge. (UK designations are provided here.) Cartridge 1, the Charge Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 2, L2A1 consists of the Charge 1 and Charge Propellant Increment 2 combined to form Charge 2. The two weigh 1.21 kg and use SC/202 propellant. They are stitched together and should not be separated. Charge 1 L1A1 consists of a salmon pink cloth bag, containing 783 g of propellant SC/Z008 with an Igniter L19A1 containing 67 g of NC/200 and 18 g of G20 gunpowder stitched to its base. The forward part of the bag is recessed to contain the Charge Propellant Increment 2, a white cloth bag containing 311 g of propellant SC/Z008. Cartridge 2, the Charge Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer Charge 7, L8A1 is made up from Charge 3 L4A1 and Charge Propellant Increments 4 to 7. Total weight is 7.55 kg. The Charge Propelling 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 3, L4A1 consists of a smoke grey cloth bag containing 1.39 kg of NO25 propellant divided into two equal bundles. The charge bag is stitched into a combustible sleeve which in turn is secured in a smoke grey main charge bag. The sleeve and main charge bag are large enough to receive the propellant increments 4 to 7 which, when assembled with Charge 3, form the Charge 7 L8A1. On the base of the main charge bag is fitted the Igniter L20A1 containing 80 g of propellant NC/200 and 18 g of G20 gunpowder. The mouth of the main charge bag is fitted with a Velcro loop and hook. The Charge Propellant Increment 4 consists of an orange cloth bag containing 529 g of NO25 propellant. The Charge Propellant Increment 5 consists of a grass green cloth bag containing 1.56 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant together with a flash inhibitor pack. This pack contains 125 g of potassium sulphate powder and is positioned in the centre of the propellant. Wrapped and secured around the front end of the propellant is 17 g of lead foil. The Charge Propellant Increment 6 consists of a dark violet cloth bag containing 2.42 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant divided into two equal bundles, each of which has lead foil strip wrapped and secured around its front end. The Charge Propellant Increment 7 consists of a beige cloth bag containing 1.49 kg of N/S 134-040 propellant divided into three equal bundles, each of which has lead foil wrapped and secured around its front end. Cartridge 3 is the Charge, Propelling, 155 mm, Howitzer, Charge 8, L10A1 . This consists of a brown combustible main case and a pink combustible end cap. The end cap contains an Igniter, Propelling, Charge L23A1 mounted on a perforated disc. The propellant charge bundle consists of 12.48 kg of NS 54.14 propellant sticks tied in five places using polyester/cotton thread and incorporating lead foil positioned under the top layer of sticks. All charges are ignited by the Primer Percussion DM 191A1 which contains a primary charge of 1.25 g of nitrocellulose S536. Using Charge 8 the muzzle velocity of the 155 mm DM 642 is 802 m/s and maximum range 22,400 m. The maximum range of the extended range 155 mm DM 652 is 28,500 m. It is anticipated that future 155 mm propellant charge systems will involve Modular Charge Systems (MCS). The German Army has already adopted the Rheinmetall DeTec Modular Propelling Charge System (MPCS) DM 72, as have Norway and Malaysia . For training purposes Rheinmetall DeTec have proposed a 155 mm Bomblet Practice Round based on the DM 1396 carrier shell for the 155 mm DM 642 DPICM but containing 24 practice bomblets which produce only smoke, flash and noise on impact, destroying the practice bomblets in the process; non-functioning practice bomblets are identifiable and can be picked up safely. The Bomblet Practice Round has the same ballistic performance as the DM 642 with a maximum range of 22,400 m when using the L10A1 or M203 propelling charge. Authorised fuzes MTSQ M577 or DM 163 Equivalent projectiles ITALY ITALY Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA Type: 155 mm BCR Description: Contains 63 dual-purpose bomblets with self-destruct devices. Projectile weight with lifting plug is 49 kgRead More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
7.5 × 22.5 Rmm
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
7.5 × 22.5 Rmm
Synonyms 7.5 mm Swiss revolver Armament Swiss service revolvers. Development Introduced in 1882 for use with a Nagant revolver adopted by the Swiss Army. A similar cartridge, which is interchangeable, was adopted in Sweden and Norway in 1887 when they also placed a Nagant revolver in service. Although officially superseded as a first-line weapon in 1901, the Swiss revolver remained in second-line and reserve service for many years and is still widely used as a target pistol. Limited supplies of ammunition are occasionally still produced in Swiss arsenals. Description The case is rimmed, straight taper, brass and Berdan primed. The standard military loading was a 7.12 g jacketed round-nose bullet, whilst a 6.95 g lead bullet was provided for police and other official use and is still the preferred bullet for target shooting. The cartridge identical in dimensions and is fully interchangeable with 7.5mm Swedish and Norwegian revolver rounds. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: FMJ; 6.95 g; MV 320 m/s SWITZERLAND Manufacturer State arsenals Type: Ball: FMJ; 7.12 g; MV 210 m/sRead More
7.62 × 38R Nagant Revolver
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
7.62 × 38R Nagant Revolver
Synonyms 7.62 mm Soviet revolver; 7.62 mm Nagant gas seal Armament Russian/Soviet Nagant Model 1895 revolver. Development This cartridge was developed by Leon Nagant, a Belgian gunsmith, in the early 1890s to suit a gas seal revolver he had designed. The gas seal element involved moving the cylinder forward, so that the chamber about to be fired enclosed the rear of the revolver barrel and the mouth of the cartridge actually entered the barrel. On firing, the case mouth opened out to form the gas seal. This, in theory, obviated the usual leak of gas at the cylinder/barrel faces and improved velocity. The actual gain is small and scarcely warrants the mechanical complication of the design. Nevertheless, the Russian Army adopted the design in 1895 and the weapon was manufactured until 1945. Large numbers still exist in reserve stocks and paramilitary hands, and in addition there is a number of target revolvers of gas seal pattern still manufactured in Russia and the Czech Republic . Description The case is rimmed and very slightly necked. The bullet is enclosed inside the case. The necking merely serves to retain the bullet and also acts as a lead-in for the cartridge, as it is forced forward to enter the rear end of the revolver barrel. The case may be of brass or steel. The actual shape of the necking or taper at the front of the case appears to depend very much upon the ideas of the individual makers; some have a straight taper, others may be found with a slight shoulder. The standard service bullet is lead cored and nickel jacketed, with a flat tip. The bullet may be additionally retained in place by punching into the case in two opposed places. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: Jacketed, cylindro-conoidal; 6.3 g; MV 300 m/s RUSSIAN FEDERATION AND ASSOCIATED STATES (CIS) Manufacturer Government arsenals Type: Ball Type R: see aboveRead More
7.63 × 25 mm
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
7.63 × 25 mm
Synonyms 7.63 mm Mauser pistol; 0.30 Mauser; 7.62 × 25 mm; 7.62 Tokarev Armament Mauser c/96 pistol and variants; Spanish and Chinese copies of the Mauser c/96; early Bergmann, Steyr-Solothurn and Neuhausen sub-machine guns. Also Soviet, Chinese and other weapons chambered for the 7.62 mm Tokarev cartridge, which is virtually identical in almost every detail and is generally usable in any pistol or submachine gun chambered in either calibre. Development The 7.63 mm Mauser pistol cartridge was developed by the Mauser company in about 1896, and is virtually identical to the earlier Borchardt cartridge. The dimensions are very similar but the Mauser loading is more powerful. Although the Mauser pistol ceased manufacture in the early 1930s, there are several weapons still in existence which chamber this round and it is still commercially manufactured. The 7.62 × 25 mm Tokarev cartridge is essentially identical to the 7.63 × 25 mm; the existence and continued production of pistols and sub-machine guns in 7.62 × 25 mm are the primary reasons for the continued production of this cartridge. Weapons chambered for this cartridge have recently regained a degree of popularity in some East European special operations and law enforcement organisations because of the bullet's ability to penetrate most body armour, increasingly being worn by criminals. The cartridge is also regaining some popularity in the USA because of a recent influx of thousands of surplus VZ-52 pistols from the Czech republic. Description The case is rimless, bottlenecked and Berdan or Boxer primed. Manufacture took place in many countries in the past and steel-, brass-, or nickel-plated brass cases can be found. Many different types of bullet have been used in this weapon, but the military standard has always been a full metal jacketed type of 5.57 g weight. The high velocity and flat trajectory of this round, coupled with its FMJ bullet make it an excellent performer against body armour and light metal barriers. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: FMJ; 5.6 g; MV 440 m/s PORTUGAL Manufacturer INDEP Type: Ball: FMJ; 5.4 g; MV 425 m/sRead More
8 mm Lebel Revolver
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
8 mm Lebel Revolver
Synonyms 8 × 27R; 8 mm French Revolver; 8 mm Réglementaire Francaise Armament 8 mm French service revolver Modele 1892. Development This cartridge was introduced with the Mle 1892 service revolver. The calibre was chosen so that barrels could be made on 8 mm rifle barrel machinery. It remained in service until the early 1950s and was widely used by police forces. The revolver was also used in French colonies and doubtless many remain in various parts of the world. No government manufacture of ammunition takes place but commercial production continues. Description The rimmed case has a fairly distinct taper and a slight shoulder or bottleneck. The standard service bullet was a jacketed flat-nosed type, doubtless chosen in order to improve the otherwise marginal stopping power. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: 7.2 g; MV 250 m/sRead More
0.44 Smith & Wesson Russian
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
United States
0.44 Smith & Wesson Russian
Synonyms 0.44 Russian; 0.44 Short; DWM 242; GR960 Armament Suitably chambered revolvers. Development Developed in 1871, in order to improve the accuracy of the Smith & Wesson 0.44 revolver, for the Russian government. It became renowned for its accuracy and power and was placed on the commercial market in 1878. Although technically obsolete, the 0.44 S&W Russian may be safely fired in any revolver chambered either for 0.44 Special or 0.44 Magnum. Due to its light recoil, it is well suited as a practice load for either of the more powerful calibres. The cartridge has recently achieved popularity in North America for use in cowboy action-shooting competitions. Description A rimmed, brass, straight case, Berdan or Boxer primed, and sometimes with a bullet-stop cannelure in the case. The bullet is usually flat-tipped or round-nosed lead, but FMJ, spherical ball and birdshot have been used in the past. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: Lead, RN; 16 g; MV 240 m/s UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Manufacturer Black Hills Ammunition Company Type: Ball: Lead, FP; 13.6 g; MV 213 m/sRead More
0.455 Webley Mark VI
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
0.455 Webley Mark VI
Synonyms 0.455 Revolver Mark VI Armament Suitably chambered revolvers. Development This is the last of a series of British Army 0.455 cartridges originating in 1891. The principal differences in the various Marks related to the bullets, which began as an ogival lead, progressed through a flat-tip lead, three `Manstopper' flat-nosed types and finally settled on a full jacketed bullet in 1939. It remained in UK service until 1946 but has been produced commercially because numerous revolver makers besides Webley have produced suitable weapons. Description A rimmed, straight, brass or nickel case, Boxer or Berdan primed, with an ogival FMJ bullet. ITALY Manufacturer Fiocchi Munizioni SpA Type: Ball: Lead, ogival; 17 g; MV 260 m/sRead More
81 mm submunition bomb RS6A2
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
81 mm submunition bomb RS6A2
Armament For L16 , M252 and similar high-pressure 81 mm mortars. Development By Simmel for use in the Breda and other appropriate mortars. Description The RS6A2 is a long bomb with an alloy body in two parts. The forward section is threaded for a time fuze, has an expelling charge and pusher plate beneath the fuze and the interior holds nine submunition bomblets. The rear section is a push-fit into the front and is retained by a number of shear pins. A tailboom and six fins are extruded from aluminium and attached to the end of the rear body section. The propelling charge consists of a primary cartridge inserted into the tailboom and six secondary charges fitted around the boom in horseshoe containers. After firing, the time fuze functions at the selected time to give a burst 350 m above the ground at the required range. The fuze ignites the expelling charge which, by pressure on the pusher plate and through the payload, shears the retaining pins and throws the rear body and tail unit clear. The submunitions are then expelled from the body and dispersed around the trajectory; the height of burst is selected so as to give the optimum ground pattern in which the lethal areas of the bomblets overlap. The bomblets contain a charge of 25 g Composition A5 and are impact fuzed. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm submunition TP bomb S8A1
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
81 mm submunition TP bomb S8A1
Armament 81 mm TDA and other medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa for use as a training round to simulate the effect of the submunition bomb S6A2. Description This bomb is the same as the submunition bomb S6A2 described previously, except that the submunitions are filled with a smoke-producing compound to indicate their point of impact on the ground. The weights, dimensions and ballistic performance are identical in all respects to the service bomb. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm submunition bomb S6A2
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Italy
81 mm submunition bomb S6A2
Armament 81 mm TDA and other medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa for use in Italian Army mortars and for export. Description The S6A2 is a parellel-walled bomb with an aluminium alloy body in two parts. The ogive and straight section form the principal unit and carry the time fuze, expelling charge, pusher plate and nine submunitions. The rear section is the tailcone of the body and is a push-fit into the forward section which is retained by shear pins. An extruded alloy tail unit screws into the end of the body. A primary cartridge fits into the tailboom and six secondary charges fit around the boom, ahead of the fins, in horseshoe containers. The bomb is drop-fired in the usual way, the time fuze being set to produce a burst 400 m above the ground at the desired range. When the fuze functions, it ignites the expelling charge; this presses on the pusher plate and the payload and, shearing the retaining pins, throws off the body tailcone and tail assembly. An explosive ejector then ejects the submunitions and disperses them around the trajectory so as to fall roughly in an ellipse of overlapping lethal zones about 50 × 20 m. Each submunition weighs 140 g, is 34 mm in diameter and 77 mm long and contains a 25 g Composition A5 shaped charge capable of penetrating 60 mm of armour. In addition there is a 5 m lethal area of fragmentation around the point of impact. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm WP smoke bomb S2A1
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
81 mm WP smoke bomb S2A1
Armament 81 mm Brandt and other medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa for Italian Army mortars and for export. Description The bomb body is of thin steel and comprises the ogive and parallel-walled portion of the bomb. Behind this is the body tailcone, a push-fit into the main body and secured there by pins. Attached to the end of the tailcone is the tail unit, an alloy extrusion with a perforated tail tube and 12 fins. A primary cartridge fits into the tail tube and up to six secondary charges fit around the tube in horseshoe containers. The bomb forebody is filled with White Phosphorus (WP) and has a central burster tube filled with 100 g of Composition B. The bomb is drop-fired in the usual manner. On impact with the target the percussion fuze detonates the Composition B, this bursts open the bomb and distributes the WP. This ignites spontaneously on contact with the air, producing dense white smoke and having a degree of incendiary effect. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm HC smoke bomb S5A1
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Italy
81 mm HC smoke bomb S5A1
Armament 81 mm TDA and similar medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa for Italian Army mortars and for export. Description This bomb is similar to the WP smoke bomb S2A1 in appearance, but differs in the filling and in being fitted with a time fuze. Beneath the time fuze is a black powder expelling charge and a pusher plate, followed by two steel smoke canisters. These rest on a steel plate which is supported by the edge of the body tailcone, fastened to the body by shear pins. The smoke canisters have a central perforated tube and are filled with hexachloroethane/zinc (HC) smoke composition. The bomb is drop-fired in the usual manner, the time fuze having been set to an appropriate time to produce an airburst at 400 m height at the desired range. When the fuze functions, it fires the expelling charge. The explosion pressure acts on the pusher plate, which then pushes on the smoke canisters and lower steel disc, so placing pressure on the tailcone which shears the securing pins. The tailcone and tailfin unit are thrown clear. While this is taking place, the flame from the expelling charge passes through a central hole in the pusher plate and down the central tubes of the smoke canisters, igniting a priming cloth. Thus the canisters have been ignited by the time they are ejected from the body by the action of the pusher plate. They then fall to the ground, roughly following the trajectory of the bomb, by which time the priming cloth has ignited the smoke composition. Smoke is emitted for a minimum of 40 seconds. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm illuminating bomb S3A3
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
81 mm illuminating bomb S3A3
Armament 81 mm TDA and similar medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa for Italian Army mortars and for export. Description This is similar to the base ejection HC smoke bomb S5A1 described previously, differing only in its payload. This consists of a folded parachute and an illuminating flare container carried below the pusher plate in the forebody. The flare container, mouth upwards, is immediately below the pusher plate. The folded parachute is surrounded by two curved metal supports. These serve to transmit pressure from the flare container to the steel plate in the bottom of the forebody. When the time fuze functions, it fires the expelling charge, and the explosion pressure pushes on the flare container and, via the two metal supports and the bottom disc, against the tailcone of the body. This shears the attachment pins and the tailcone and fin unit are thrown clear. The flame from the expelling charge ignites the illuminating composition inside the flare container and the pressure pushes the container, parachute and supports out of the bomb body. The supports fall away, the parachute deploys and the flare is lowered to the ground, delivering area illumination during its fall. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
81 mm flash, sound and smoke bomb S9A1
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
81 mm flash, sound and smoke bomb S9A1
Armament 81 mm TDA and other medium-pressure mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa to provide a training bomb capable of indicating fall of shot at long ranges. Description The bomb consists of an aluminium alloy body, the nose of which is threaded to accept a percussion fuze and an extruded aluminium tail unit which is screwed into the end of the body. The bomb body is almost entirely filled with inert material; a central burster tube carries a charge of flash and sound mixture (black powder based). A primary cartridge is fitted into the tail tube and six secondary charges fit around the tail tube in horseshoe containers. The bomb is fired in the normal way; on impact with the ground the fuze ignites the flash and sound composition, this produces a strong signature capable of being seen over 1,000 m from the point of burst. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
120 mm smoke bomb WP
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
120 mm smoke bomb WP
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By SNIA-BPD for Tampella mortars in Italian service and general use. Description This uses the same body, tail unit and propulsion system as the HE bomb described previously. The nose is closed by a heavy adaptor which carries a burster tube, extending almost the full length of the body cavity. A percussion fuze fits into the adaptor and the cavity space around the exploder is filled with White Phosphorus (WP) smoke composition. Manufacturer SNIA-BPD Defence.Read More
120 mm smoke bomb HC
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
120 mm smoke bomb HC
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By SNIA-BPD for Tampella mortars in Italian service and general use. Description This resembles the HE and smoke bombs and uses the same tail unit and propulsion system. However, the body is divided about 120 mm from the junction with the tail tube, a tailcone is press fitted into the body and secured by four shear pins. A lip on the cone supports two smoke canisters which occupy the remainder of the body. Above the canisters is a black powder expelling charge held in a nose adaptor, into which a time fuze is screwed. Upon the functioning of the time fuze the expelling charge is exploded. The flash ignites the two smoke canisters and the gas pressure forces the canisters against the lip on the tailcone, so shearing the pins and causing the tailcone and tail unit to fall away. The pressure then ejects the burning smoke canisters, these fall to the ground and emit smoke. Manufacturer SNIA-BPD Defence.Read More
120 mm submunition bomb S12B
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
120 mm submunition bomb S12B
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa , for Italian and other TDA pattern 120 mm mortars. Description The body is of steel and in two parts; the forward section has its nose threaded to accept a time fuze, while the rear section has the tail end recessed and threaded to accept the tailboom. The two sections push-fit together and are secured by a number of shear pins. Beneath the fuze there is an expelling charge and a pusher plate and in the forward part of the body are 12 submunitions. Beneath the submunitions is a steel plate which rests upon the inner lip of the rear body section. The tail unit is extruded from steel and has a tailboom and 12 fins. The primary cartridge fits into the tailboom and the four secondary charges fit around the tailboom, ahead of the fins, in horseshoe containers. The bomb is drop loaded and fired in the usual way. When the time fuze functions, it ignites the expelling charge and the subsequent explosion presses down on the pusher plate. The force is transmitted to the steel plate below the submunitions, this pushes on the rear section, shears the securing pins and throws the rear section and tail unit clear. A distributing charge in the bomb then fires, ejecting the submunitions and dispersing them around the trajectory. The bombs then fall to the ground and are fuzed to burst on impact. Each bomb contains a shaped charge of Composition A5 weighing 25 g. The bomb is designed to burst at a height of 400 m above the ground, in order to obtain a dispersal pattern which ensures overlap between the individual bomblets. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
120 mm submunition TP bomb S15B
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
120 mm submunition TP bomb S15B
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development By Simmel Difesa as a training round to simulate the submunition bomb S12B. Description This bomb is exactly the same as the S12B bomb described previously, except that the submunitions contain smoke composition. The method of functioning is identical, but when the submunition bomblets land on the ground no explosions take place and a smoke cloud is emitted. The weight, dimensions and ballistic performance are exactly as the S12B. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
Simmel difesa
Simmel difesa
120 mm smoke bomb S11B
Ammunition, Missiles and precision weaponsAmmunition, Missiles and precision weapons
Italy
120 mm smoke bomb S11B
Armament All 120 mm smoothbore mortars. Development: By Simmel Difesa for Italian and other Brandt-pattern 120 mm mortars. Description This is a conventional White Phosphorus (WP) smoke bomb. It has a steel body filled with WP and is closed at the forward end by an adaptor, which incorporates a thin steel tube on the axis of the bomb. This tube is filled with a charge of Composition B and the adaptor is threaded to accept a percussion fuze. The tail end of the body is recessed and threaded to accept the extruded steel tail unit which comprises a perforated tail tube and 12 fins. The propelling charge consists of a primary cartridge, inserted into the tail tube and four secondary charges fitted around the tail tube in horseshoe containers. The bomb is drop-fired in the usual way. On impact with the target area, the filling of Composition B is detonated, providing sufficient force to break open the shell and distribute the WP around the point of impact. The WP then ignites spontaneously giving a smoke cloud and incendiary effect. Manufacturer Simmel Difesa SpA.Read More
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